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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 778.68 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 778.68 and 336.42 is: 504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 778.68 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/778.68 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 778.68 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 261,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,963.53/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.63

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